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When music festivals return new research reveals insight to overdoses News article

The world’s largest study of recreational drug-induced serotonin toxicity has highlighted the potentially dire consequences of drug use at music festivals in Victoria.

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Working with us offers you diverse and exciting opportunities and training programs to develop and progress your career.

Resources to support clinical research

The success of any research study depends on highly trained study teams

Back Assessment Clinic RMH Service

We provide comprehensive assessment, treatment and care for people with low back pain, neck pain and sciatica.

Meals

When you are in hospital, every day you or your carers can choose what you will eat from an electronic menu.

Lancet study debunks one of the greatest mental health myths News article

Research published in the June Lancet Psychiatry 2017 journal showed that physical assaults in a UK psychiatric hospital reduced by 39% when a smoke-free policy was introduced and supported with proper clinical treatment of nicotine withdrawal.

Testing for tuberculosis

Testing for tuberculosis (TB) varies according to the stage of infection and disease and what is the best match for an individual’s circumstances.

Registered Nurse Transition to Mental Health Nurse Program

We offer a transition program for experienced registered nurses to take the next step in their career and train as specialised mental health nurses.

Sustainability Competition nominated for public healthcare award News article

The Health Service Environmental Sustainability Competition is a finalist in the Victorian Public Healthcare Awards 2024.

Collaborative brain cancer research awarded $4.6m grant News article

Groundbreaking research to deliver new treatment options for patients with the most common and deadliest type of brain cancer has been supported through $4.6 million from the Medical Research Future Fund.

Neurology RMH Service

We diagnose, treat and care for patients with neurological conditions such as epilepsy or stroke.

Launch of Australian-first trial for young people with type 1 diabetes News article

An endocrinologist at the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) is leading an Australian-first trial that looks at whether an insulin nasal spray, coupled with an injection, is effective in slowing down the immune attack that causes type 1 diabetes.

The RMH and the Women’s launch new partnership to close healthcare gap between men and women News article

The Royal Melbourne Hospital and the Royal Women’s Hospital this week announced a new partnership aimed at closing gaps in diagnosis, treatment and outcomes between men and women.

Nutrition to improve surgical outcomes

Eating habits can have a great impact on patients' recovery after surgery. Watch some key information about nutrition before and after surgery, and its importance in contributing to the best patient outcomes. 

The RMH staff recognised in 26 January Honours News article

Royal Melbourne Hospital staff recognised in 26 January Honours Four Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) staff members are part of the 1040 outstanding Australians recognised in this years’ 26 January Honours’ List.

Research collaborations

We work with many multinational pharmaceutical, biotechnology and device companies, as well as contract research organisations to provide information to regulatory bodies such as the Therapeutic Goods Administration and the Food and Drug Administration.

Hand hygiene performance

Hand hygiene refers to the use of soap and water or alcohol-based hand rubs and other products to clean hands.

SAD-AF: World-first trial looks at SSRIs and depression in atrial fibrillation News article

Dr Youlin Koh

John Perrett Kidney Centre

The John Perrett Kidney Centre, located on level 7 of the RMH Elizabeth St, is home to dialysis facilities and a living donor education and assessment clinic for those who are considering donating a kidney.

The RMH named foundational hospital partner in clinical entrepreneur pilot program News article

The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) is a key Hospital partner in the Australian Clinical Entrepreneur Program (the CEP) pilot - delivered by the University of Melbourne and the University of Western Australia.